I am ready to set aside my immunity for COVID-19 – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday declared that he is willing to set aside his immunity to testify against persons who violate the state’s border closure regulations aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus. Speaking at the office of the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Dandaura in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, following […]
Governor Wike visits Mother, Child Hospital, as contractors intensify equipment process
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike yesterday inspected the ongoing equipment of the Mother and Child Hospital completed by his administration.
Rivers Legacy Awards: Wike, 19 others to be honoured in March
Governor Nyesom Wike and the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani will on March 26 be honoured among 20 recipients of the 2020 Rivers State Legacy Awards for valuable contribution to the growth of the state. Chairman, Governing Board for the awards, Dr John Opobo, stated Sunday in Port Harcourt that […]
Rivers State Government to construct fourth Flyover bridge in Port Harcourt – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Saturday inspected the location for the fourth Flyover Bridge under consideration for better traffic flow in the state capital.
Wike decries the inability of Nigeria to conduct credible elections
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has decried the inability of the country to conduct credible elections after several years of practising democracy.
Nigeria is sliding because judges are afraid to discharge their duties says Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the country is sliding because judges are afraid to function in line with their oath of office.
Federal roads repairs: Wike assures on refund from FG
PORT HARCOURT— Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that he was hopeful that the Federal Government would refund state resources used to execute federal projects in the state.
We’re hopeful FG will refund monies spent on Federal projects — Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that he is hopeful that the Federal Government will refund State resources used to execute Federal Projects in the state. Governor Wike said that his optimism stems from the fact that the Federal Executive Council has sent a verification team to the state in respect of Federal […]
Bayelsa judgement: Ijaw Patriots warns Wike over attack on Sylva
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru IJAW Group under the aegis Patriots of Ijaw Nation (PIN), on Sunday, warned Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to stop the attack on the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva. The group also told the Rivers State Governor, to stop a planned protest against the Minister. A statement signed […]
PIN asks Wike to prevent anti-Sylva protest
Patriots of Ijaw Nation, PIN, has called on Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to intervene and stop a planned protest against Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. In a statement on Sunday by Kesiye Newman, its Publicity Secretary, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, PIN said information at its disposal indicated that mobilisation […]
Attack on Odili: Oshiomhole exonerates self, demands retraction, apology from Wike
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has exonerated himself of complicity in the attack on the residence of Dr Peter Odili whose wife, Mary had chaired a Supreme Court panel of five Justices that nullified the party’s governorship electoral victory in Bayelsa state.
Rivers State remains my top priority — Wike
PORT HARCOURT — Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has reiterated his commitment to the development of the state, saying that Rivers State remains his top priority at all time.
Gov. Wike commends NIS for new enhanced E-Passport
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended the Nigeria Immigration Service for introducing the Electronic-Passport (E-Passport) with 10-year validity, saying it will enable Nigerians acquire long-term visas. Speaking during the roll-out of the enhanced E-Passport in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Governor Wike also lauded the Immigration Service for the improved security features on the […]
We will always support Rivers indigenes who establish private universities ― Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that his administration will continue to support private initiatives to create access to university education in the state. Speaking during the first founders’ day ceremony of Pamo University of Medical Sciences on Monday at Elelenwo, Governor Wike noted that investments in university education by private individuals will […]
8 reinstated Rivers permanent secretaries plead for portfolios
Eight permanent secretaries reinstated by the National Industrial Court (NIC) after their sack by Rivers Government are calling on Gov. Nyesome Wike to assign them portfolios. They also resolved to continue to report at their respective duty posts even as they await the governor’s action. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Wike to Oshiomhole: Resign for failing to stop Gov Diri’s inauguration
* Says the APC chairman can’t be trusted By Egufe Yafugborhi PORT HARCOURT – GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike has asked embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) Adams Oshiomhole to resign over his failure to stop swearing of Sen Douye Diri as Bayelsa state Governor. Wike, addressing the media Saturday in Port Harcourt, […]
